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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
4
Durban officials rename the former Oswald Pirow Avenue near Defence Headquarters to Argyle Road after cycles of name changes during wartime. The measure follows disputes over Pirow's political stance and shifts in local sentiment.
The Prime Minister Mr. Curtin spoke of Australians as sons and daughters of Britain and the union of English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish heritage. He warned against abandoning the dream of building a leading South Pacific land and nation.
A written proposal imagines taxing rail fares by time rather than mileage. It suggests charging passengers per hour of travel, citing a five hour trip at about Y per hour. The plan aims to pressure state governments amid debates over federal income tax powers and debt liquidations.
An essay contrasts democracy's evolution in Australia and the United States, noting shared labor struggles and shifts in social welfare. It highlights historical differences in wealth, frontier expansion, union power, and government oversight, while urging careful study of how each nation’s approach shaped workers’ rights and living standards.
The newspaper invites residents to submit letters on general interest and reports of meetings, lodges, patriotic bodies, personal items, and social notices. With limited staff and the district representative abroad, copy should reach by noon Tuesday to appear in the current issue.
Bulletin No L147 from CSIR reports enzootic ataxia in lambs and weak wool in Mali sheep, linked to copper deficiency across coastal areas of Australia. W. Bennetts notes cattle and ewe progeny affected by six months on infected pastures. Copper sulphate treatments and top-dressing show prevention. dual copper cobalt deficiency common, causing water disease in sheep.
Advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as relief for backache caused by tired kidneys. It claims kidneys remove wastes from blood and lists symptoms like frequent urination, swelling, headaches, and low energy, urging readers to buy the product.
The article discusses evolving views on how future American methods of dealing with unrest will be tested in the United States and questions whether Australian unionism remains a strong force. It notes the potential need for new and faster rounds to address modern world complexities.
Noel Barber argues America’s prewar efficiency and vast factory capacity position the United States to outproduce its enemies once fully committed to total war. The book notes rapid wartime industrial scaling, with Chrysler tank factories expanding in 1941 and U S output set to surge for planes tanks and ships.
Prime Minister Hemera Sqiuteb Mile outlines government powers to regulate production distribution and consumption of food to shore up supplies. He says Cape shipping serves as a vital mid waypoint to the East and warns a careful balance is needed to avoid hardship while preserving wartime needs.
The Prime Minister John Curtin urges swift purchase of the second Liberty Loan. He warns that Australia will spend billions on the war effort and stresses daily expenditures and increasing tempo of battle. The call emphasizes national safety and urges citizens to fill the loan promptly.
Red Cross Seals are priced at one penny and available at post offices throughout the Commonwealth. Citizens are urged to purchase seals and use them as stickers on all correspondence to support the Red Cross.
A long OCR list details members of the Navy Army and Air Force who have been called up for active service. The roster names sergeants and airmen, leading aircraftsmen, corporals and privates across RAAF ARMY AIF and other units with unit and battalion affiliations. Some entries note locations and postings while others mark prisoners of war.
Statement requires lodging all notices and advertisements at The Herald Office Toodyay by noon on Tuesday each week. Includes insertion finalization and submission timing to ensure inclusion in the upcoming issue.
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